Family Fun Day Sponsored By Kohl’s
2024 Kohl’s Family Fun Day!
Join us for Family Fun Day, sponsored by Kohl’s on Wednesday, June 12th from 10am to 2pm at the NorthWest Family YMCA! This event is FREE for the entire community – members and nonmembers!
• Get active with over a dozen field games,
• Jump, hide and slide in the inflatables,
• Spark creativity with painting and chalk art,
• Focus on wellness at health and safety stations,
• Stay cool in the splash pad and with water games,
• Visit with our delicious and refreshing food vendors
The More I Move, The More I Can Move
Member Spotlight: Meet Annette
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological condition which manifests by slowness of movement and stiffness, among other symptoms. In 2016 the YMCA of Columbia, in a collaborative effort with members of the physical therapy community, created a pilot project, offering a class designed for Parkinson’s patients. The class includes stretching, strengthening, aerobic, and balance exercises, all of which address the physical issues of Parkinson’s Disease. The class has continued since that time and grown enough to be offered at several “Y” locations.
My name is Annette Francis, and I have participated in […]
Splash Pad Hours
2024 SPLASH PAD HOURS
NOTICE: Closed August 8th due to inclement weather.
SEASON: June 1-August 10
Beat the heat this summer! Our interactive splash pad features:
- Sparkling Sprays: A symphony of water jets erupts from the ground, creating a refreshing dance floor for little tikes to run through and squeal with delight.
- Tipping Buckets: Watch with glee as giant buckets overhead fill with water, then tip over with a splash, showering unsuspecting adventurers below.
- Gentle Rain Curtains: Stroll through cooling curtains of mist, perfect for a quick escape from the midday sun.
- Playful Squirts: […]
Join Us at the Y for Pickleball!
Join us in the YMCA of Columbia for one of the fastest growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It is a great low impact, aerobic workout for all ages and ability levels. Available at 3 YMCA of Columbia locations!
OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Outdoor courts are available at our Jeep Rogers Family YMCA (Lake Carolina) and
Welcome, Lane! Downtown YMCA Sports Director
If you frequent the Downtown YMCA, you’ll recognize our new Sports Director – Lane Hein!
A native of Chapin, South Carolina, Lane has a lifelong connection to the outdoors and a passion for sports. From soccer and basketball to football and weightlifting, Lane has always embraced physical challenges and the camaraderie of team sports. These experiences instilled in him the value of discipline, teamwork, and goal setting.
Lane’s background may seem surprising, but his experience in the culinary world has been instrumental in his leadership approach. It honed his ability to lead with […]
Downtown Health and Wellness Coordinator, Kinley McDougald!
We’re thrilled to introduce Kinley McDougald, a new addition to our YMCA team!
A South Carolina native, Kinley thrives outdoors, whether tending her yard or soaking up sunshine by the lake.When she’s not working, you can find her spending quality time with family or staying active.
Kinley’s connection to the Y goes way back. It all started at her hometown YMCA, where she swam on the team in elementary school, enjoyed summer camps, and even landed her first job as a lifeguard. Throughout high school and college, she continued her Y journey, working […]
